New CRJ video series

[omarsmak30 4,068]

A fresh interview with Mathijs Kok 
https://twinfinite.net/2021/02/microsoft-flight-simulator-crj-interview/

[raymar 969]

11 hours ago, Chock said:

It's a really nice model, looks great on that video, even standing up well to close inspection. If I was going to be really picky there are a couple of things on it which aren't absolutely 100 percent correct, but you'd have to be really familiar with the exterior of the CRJ to notice them and they hardly matter, so I won't even bother to say what they are, and one of those we could actually fix ourselves with a repaint. 🙂

What will now be apparent to people unfamiliar with being that close to a CRJ however, is a problem with this thing in MSFS, and that is pushback.

Maybe not a problem at all.

The freeware Pushback Helper might be one of the unsung heroes - the latest version (v2.4) adds a slider for speed control is super easy to start, move around, engage, operate and get rid off.  It will open and close the main and cargo doors, cycle the Parking Brake, call the Fuel Truck and/or Tug and will connect/disconnect to Jetways.  It is very visual, easy to move around, can be resized and works like a charm. Kudos to the developers.

Pushback Helper • Flight Simulator 2020

[Chock 17,769]

5 minutes ago, raymar said:

Maybe not a problem at all.

The freeware Pushback Helper might be one of the unsung heroes - the latest version (v2.4) adds a slider for speed control is super easy to start, move around, engage, operate and get rid off.  It will open and close the main and cargo doors, cycle the Parking Brake, call the Fuel Truck and/or Tug and will connect/disconnect to Jetways.  It is very visual, easy to move around, can be resized and works like a charm. Kudos to the developers.

Pushback Helper • Flight Simulator 2020

Yeah I know of it, but it doesn't solve this problem.

[raymar 969]

24 minutes ago, Chock said:

Yeah I know of it, but it doesn't solve this problem.

It may not totally solve your perceived problem, but, I bet it will push, pull, turn and curtsy with the best of 'em.

Ray

[sd_flyer 6,042]

I don't know if CRJ is capable like MD but here is easy solution 🙂

 

[suncoastflyer 685]

Might need some rear view mirrors for that one

[Chock 17,769]

Powerbacks have not been allowed at most airports since the 1980s although some places let it continue for a bit longer, unfortunately, cause it was kind of fun to see DC-9s etc doing it. It easily ingests FOD into low wing-mounted engines, and it's too loud for noise abatement levels on high tail-mounted engines.

[RXP 2,338]

I confess I use this technique from time to time in FS2020 to cut short on waiting for the push back 😄

[sd_flyer 6,042]

10 minutes ago, Chock said:

Powerbacks have not been allowed at most airports since the 1980s although some places let it continue for a bit longer, unfortunately, cause it was kind of fun to see DC-9s etc doing it. It easily ingests FOD into low wing-mounted engines, and it's too loud for noise abatement levels on high tail-mounted engines.

I hope you are not talking about MSFS LOL

 

[Chock 17,769]

Just now, sd_flyer said:

I hope you are not talking about MSFS LOL

Do either of those look like a DC-9? 🤣

[sd_flyer 6,042]

9 minutes ago, Chock said:

Do either of those look like a DC-9? 🤣

In MSFS I can do it in A320.. just saying 🙂

[Chock 17,769]

Yeah, I know you can do it in MSFS, the point is, people want a realistic airliner with all that implies, and then they're gonna just crank up the thrust reversers? 🤣 Seems a bit contrary to say the least.

Edited February 25, 2021 by Chock

[WestAir 2,522]

You did it in the bus? You have better luck than I. I went full reverse last night to try and choose a different gate (selected gate was broken. 😒) and the aircraft wouldn't budge. I had to use the tug instead. 

I know the ground handling is 10x better than P3D, but I can't wait to see what GSX brings. 

[sd_flyer 6,042]

35 minutes ago, Chock said:

Yeah, I know you can do it in MSFS, the point is, people want a realistic airliner with all that implies, and then they're gonna just crank up the thrust reversers? 🤣 Seems a bit contrary to say the least.

Do want a realistic airliner and play by real world rules? Get 1500 hours , ATP, and type rating in CRJ LOL Seriously I would worry about push back when I get my  hands on Aerosoft CRJ lol

[Chock 17,769]

21 minutes ago, sd_flyer said:

Do want a realistic airliner and play by real world rules? Get 1500 hours , ATP, and type rating in CRJ LOL Seriously I would worry about push back when I get my  hands on Aerosoft CRJ lol

It doesn't really need its static wicks either, but the promotional product video on this thread covered checking those on a walkaround, thus that's where they're pitching this in terms of realism. So the point is, what I want is a simulator with an airport environment which at least has a stab at realistic collision detection for the GSE if it's going to have an airliner which is intending to be realistically using that stuff, particularly since the visuals are a large selling point for the thing and it has the word simulator in its title.

This shouldn't be too hard for an experienced game developer like Asobo to create; it only requires an additional pivot point on a pushback rig in the 3D environment and some better collision detection. And let's not forget that in making this thing, Aerosoft is supposed to be telling Asobo what the SDK needs in terms of that stuff and collaborating with them on it. This is an opportunity to put their money where their mouth is in development terms to make this sim better than previous ones.

Edited February 25, 2021 by Chock